- Please note if you do not apply by email or post your application will be automatically rejected. This is to ensure applications are genuine and not AI generated or applicants clicking apply on inappropriate vacancies.
Are you currently working as an Optical Assistant? Would you like the opportunity to train as a Dispensing Optician?
Are you looking for a career in optics with full training and support? We are seeking a dedicated and ambitious Optical Assistant Apprentice to join our professional team and train towards becoming a qualified Dispensing Optician.
What We’re Looking For:
- Minimum of 5 good GCSE grades, including English, Maths, and Science
- Excellent communication skills and a friendly, professional manner
- Ability to work Saturdays as part of a flexible schedule
- Smart appearance and a commitment to providing outstanding customer service
· Hand dexterity to learn to assemble spectacles
- A willingness to learn and develop in a professional, business-focused environment
What We Offer:
- Full on-the-job training with the opportunity to progress to a Dispensing Optician qualification, contact lenses, low vision or optometry as desired.
- A supportive and structured learning environment
- Hands-on experience in a dynamic optical practice
- Career progression opportunities in the optical industry
If you’re motivated, eager to learn, and looking for a rewarding career, we’d love to hear from you! Salary paid pro rata for hours. Minimum hours 30.
This is an extremely rare opportunity with a prestigious independent practice to gain a degree level qualification without university fees while earning a wage.
To apply, please send your CV and a brief cover letter to Beth Ralph
Elliott & Heath Opticians
79 Newbold Road
Chesterfield
S41 7QA
- Please note if you do not apply by email or post your application will be automatically rejected. This is to ensure applications are genuine and not AI generated or applicants clicking apply on inappropriate vacancies.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £14,722.50-£25,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- optical: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Optical Assistant - Train as a Dispensing Optician
